generator light blows

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panhdz
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generator light blows

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Hi,
I have a stock 1964 pan, model 61 6v generator. I replaced brushes, armature and field coils. When I start the bike the gen light will burn super bright and blow. I'm not very good with electrics, any ideas?
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Re: generator light blows

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Does it blow the oil light? Possibly a bad voltage regulator or charging circuit incorrectly wired....bosheff
panhdz
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Re: generator light blows

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the oil light does not blow. bike was fine before i took it off, had a buddy recheck my generator rebuild-looked ok, generator "growled" before installation, polarized after install. light worked fine before my generator was just barely charging so I thought I would tune it up. thanks
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Re: generator light blows

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Post by amiabledave »

Make sure all your grounds are clean and tight....When running, what is the voltage output? You said it's 6v, but 12v will do what you are stating to a 6v bulb and a 12v bulb will be dim to 6v.......
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Re: generator light blows

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If it worked before you messed with it, it has to be the generator, wiring, install or all of the above.. Probably the wiring..
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Re: generator light blows

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hey, the points in the regulator stuck and burned up the generator. i found a delco regulator in the garage and we are on the road again!
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